Great Smokies park sets all-time record
America's favorite National Park takes the top spot again; surprisingly, even in the Covid era last year set a new record.
Tennessee
Sun Studio, Memphis: Where Legends Were Made
While in Memphis, Samantha and her husband toured Sun Studio. No matter what type of music you like, you will appreciate the history of this studio.
Gatlinburg Food and Shopping
Marilyn takes a 'side trip to Europe' in Gatlinburg's Village shopping center, styled to remind visitors of an older town.
This time, the iceberg sank...
In a stunning reversal of the events of 1912, the damage was to the 'iceberg' and not the ship.
Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Fun
Marilyn Jones visits the gateway city for Smoky Mountain National Park, with attractions in and near the park and a great place to stay.
Tennessee: We'll pay to get you here
Tennessee offering airline vouchers to travelers who book hotel packages in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville or Chattanooga
Memphis: Grand Central Station to Grand Hotel
Marilyn Jones explores a unique luxury hotel that was once a key transportation hub and is still a center of city life.
Graceland's virtual tour: $100 a ticket!
While business is down at Elvis's Memphis mansion, its managers are looking to make up for lost revenue with a virtual tour.
National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tennessee
Samantha shares some pictures and information about the Civil Rights Museum, and the Lorraine Hotel where MLK was assassinated in 1968.
Elvis vigil survives pandemic
Pandemic or not, the King's fans keep up the annual vigil.
Nashville's African-American Music Museum coming
The long-awaited National Museum of African-American Music will open September 3; tickets are already on sale.
J.M.W. Turner goes Nashville
Nashville will host not only country music this spring, but the only U.S. visit by a new exhibition of works by the British romantic painter.
Graceland ready for post-Elvis era
Graceland's new exhibition hall provides a reason to visit Memphis even when the last Elvis fan has gone, or been there already.
New Skybridge: the Thrill of Looking Down
A new pedestrian suspension bridge with glass floor panels opens next week in Tennessee—a thrill for those who like to look down.
Soundwaves: Another reason for Nashville
Marilyn Jones gets some winter thrills at an indoor-outdoor water park combined with a country-music themed resort.